Readers cheer on Fittest Loser contestants

Bonnie looks forward to reading about the Fittest Loser's progress every Monday in Health & Fitness. She will receive a one-month membership to Curves. She offers these tips:

Ÿ Write down your goals, keep them in your mind's eye and return to them often, particularly when the inevitable slip-ups occur and you feel as if you might slide right back down that mountain.

Ÿ Give up your control over food and just live.

Ÿ Let go of the negative and make room to bring in the positive.

Ÿ Be in the present and an active participant in your life.

Ÿ Believe in yourself.

Ÿ Embrace change.

Ÿ Stay focused!

Her favorite inspiring quote:

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher

• Do you have words of encouragement or a practical tip to offer our Fittest Losers? Email it to fittestloser@dailyherald.com. If your submission is selected for publication, you'll receive a prize.